Don't miss it this time!  Turner Classic Movies this Friday evening.
From 1941.

Hello Everyone,
Just wanted all to know we celebrated Miss Veidts bithday this
weekend a bit late ( her birthday was August 10 )  at the Ritz Carlton
in New Orleans. She loved it,she said it reminded her of the Grand
Hotels her and her father stayed at in Vienna before the war.
In attendance were myself (James Henry) Robert Sowerwine, and Miss
Veidts attorney Crystal Craddock Posey along with her husband Anthony
Posey.Miss Veidt turned 77 this year and is really doing very well.
James Henry

Hi, just wanted to remind everyone of Kino's upcoming DVD box set of German
expressionist films.  The four films included are The Cabinet  of Dr.
Caligari, Waxworks (making its debut on DVD), Nosferatu and The Golem.  The
release date is September 24.

The box set is only on DVD but you can order each film separately on VHS.

More info at http://www.kino.com/video/videoframe.html.

While you're there, check out their page for the restored version of
Metropolis, which is supposed to be spectacular.

  -- Paula

hi Paula and everyone,

i'm back on the list again - i was off it for awhile.  what's been
going on here?  i saw on amazon.com that a new book on the films of
conrad veidt is going to come out soon (price is $60 I think).  It
looks like it'll be outstanding.

Lisa in Denver

BTW, I love the picture on this list's homepage.  What movie is it
from?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/conradveidt/


Lisa

BTW, I love the picture on this list's homepage.  What movie is it
from? 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/conradveidt/


Lisa



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here's the amazon link about this connie book, i guess it's already
out!  has anyone gotten it yet?  are there lots of pictures in it?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-
/0786412895/qid=1032456522/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-5688781-6699311?
v=glance&s=books

Hi, Lisa, it's nice to see you back.

Nothing has been happening on this list!  So it's great to see some posts. :)

Maybe that new book on Connie's movies will get us back to chatting.  Must go
order it now...

  -- Paula

Here's some more to keep us talking...

Kino is releasing on Sept. 24 a DVD box set of German Horror Classics, all of
which can also be purchased separately.  The four films included are
Nosferatu, The Golem, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and Waxworks.

This is the first DVD release for Waxworks, and I am SOOO looking forward to
seeing it, because I've only seen this on a horribly blurry tape.  It will
also be interesting to compare this version of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
with the one produced by David Shepard and released by Image.

  -- Paula

Hi Paula,

WEll that new Connie book looks amazing...I never did get the other
book that came out on Connie's films a few years ago, who has that
one?  That one just looked a little amateur to spend the money on -
I'm sure it was a good book for a list of his films but I want lots
of pretty pictures!  Maybe I'll ask for this one for Christmas....

Lisa


> Maybe that new book on Connie's movies will get us back to
chatting.  Must go
> order it now...
>
>  -- Paula

Well I uploaded some Connie pics I'd nabbed off of ebay a long time
back to the photos section of this list,
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/conradveidt/lst

There are some gorgeous ones!

Lisa

Yup, that is the last scene from Ich und die Kaiserin. Actually, that's not in
the film, it's the
kissy silhouette which is last shot in the film.  Really cute film.



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Woo-hoo!  My German Horror Classics DVD box set just arrived, and I'm happy
to say that two of the box cover art illustrations are of Cesare carrying off
Jane. ;-)  (Max Shreck as Nosferatu is the third illustration.)

Plan to watch Waxworks first...

Cover copy says these are the "restored authorized editions."  AUTHORIZED by
who, I ask? ;)  It's not like anyone who made these movies are around to
authorize... heck, they're all public domain! :)

  -- Paula

Paula,

You'll have to give us the full scoop on these.

Also, when your Films of C.Veidt book arrive I need a full review!

Lisa


> Woo-hoo!  My German Horror Classics DVD box set just arrived, and
I'm happy
> to say that two of the box cover art illustrations are of Cesare
carrying off
> Jane. ;-)  (Max Shreck as Nosferatu is the third illustration.)
>
> Plan to watch Waxworks first...
>
> Cover copy says these are the "restored authorized editions."
AUTHORIZED by
> who, I ask? ;)  It's not like anyone who made these movies are
around to
> authorize... heck, they're all public domain! :)
>
>  -- Paula

In a message dated 9/23/02 12:50:17 PM, harlowgold@... writes:

>You'll have to give us the full scoop on these.

Be glad to!

>Also, when your Films of C.Veidt book arrive I need a full review!

I'm sure I'll blather away quite enthusiastically.

Isn't John Soister on this list? If you are, John, you must be thrilled that
the book is finally out!

  -- Paula

Forgot to mention, there's a beautiful pic of the filmography book's cover at

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0786412895.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

  -- Paula

It's HEEEEEEERRRRE.

Well, all you Connie fans will be drooling once you see this book. It's an
oversized (not quite coffee-table sized, though) hardback from McFarland
Press.  Inside is a preface by John Soister, a Veidt biography by Pat Wilks
Battle, "A Word About Censorship" by Henry Nicolella, an afterward by Henry,
bibliography and index. And, of course, John's listing of each film, which
contains credits, lengthy synopses, quotes from reviews, and analysis
concerning the film's history, reception, and its place as a work of cinema.
There are also quotes from interviews with Veidt and others. Plus many black
and white photos -- many film stills, but also behind the scenes and candid
shots.  John also mentions that Pat is still working on her Veidt biography,
so maybe we shall see that before much more passes.

Definitely a must-have for the Veidt aficionado.

  -- Paula

Thanks for the review Paula.  Wow, I don't know if I can wait until
Christmas for this!  It sounds fantastic.  I love those kinds
of "Films of..." with the synopses, reviews, etc. and with photos
too.  Are there many photos you haven't seen before?

Lisa
> It's HEEEEEEERRRRE.
>
> Well, all you Connie fans will be drooling once you see this book.
It's an
> oversized (not quite coffee-table sized, though) hardback from
McFarland
> Press.  Inside is a preface by John Soister, a Veidt biography by
Pat Wilks
> Battle, "A Word About Censorship" by Henry Nicolella, an afterward
by Henry,
> bibliography and index. And, of course, John's listing of each
film, which
> contains credits, lengthy synopses, quotes from reviews, and
analysis
> concerning the film's history, reception, and its place as a work
of cinema.
> There are also quotes from interviews with Veidt and others. Plus
many black
> and white photos -- many film stills, but also behind the scenes
and candid
> shots.  John also mentions that Pat is still working on her Veidt
biography,
> so maybe we shall see that before much more passes.
>
> Definitely a must-have for the Veidt aficionado.
>
>  -- Paula

I don't know if any of you are familiar with Vladek Sheybal - he
played Russian spies in many films and was Jinnah in the BBC mini-
series Mountbatten.  Anyway, I was watching Ken Russell's Women in
Love last night and he's got quite a substantial role in that film.
Anyway I was really struck by how much he resembles Connie - his
eyes, his face and his voice.

Probably one of the few actors out there who has any resemblance
whatsoever to our Veidt.  http://us.imdb.com/Name?Sheybal,+Vladek

Lisa

In a message dated 9/25/02 7:56:48 AM, harlowgold@... writes:

>Are there many photos you haven't seen before?

Yes, there are, including some really wonderful posters from Connie's movies.
Of course there are also quite a few photos we have seen before, too.  I'm
sure you all are going to enjoy this book. :)  My *only* quibble would be
that the book is not printed on glossy paper (but that's McFarland for
you...) so the photo reproductions seem a little "soft."  But really, I'm NOT
complaining. :)  At least it's been properly typeset.  Some McFarland titles
look like they've been reproduced from the author's typescript! ;-)

  -- Paula

Quite a few Connie movies on this month, including one of my
favorites, Escape!

Lisa


Above Suspicion
120 minutes- USA, 1943, (CC), (DVS), BW

Directed by Richard Thorpe and starring
Joan Crawford, Fred MacMurray, Conrad Veidt
Basil Rathbone, Reginald Owen, Richard Ainley
Cecil Cunningham, Ann Shoemaker, Felix Bressart, Sara Haden

Two honeymooners encounter danger when they come to the aid of the
British Secret Service.

Tue  Oct 29  08:00P   TCM- Turner Classic Movies

   Casablanca
120 minutes- USA, 1942, (DVS), (CC), BW, Video

Directed by Michael Curtiz and starring
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid
Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Peter Lorre

The Oscar winner about a club owner who shelters his old flame and
her husband from Nazis in World War II Morocco.

Tue  Oct  8  08:00P   TCM- Turner Classic Movies

  Escape
120 minutes- USA, 1940, BW

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring
Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt
Nazimova, Felix Bressart, Albert Basserman
Philip Dorn, Bonita Granville, Edgar Barrier, Blanche Yurka

In trying to escape from Germany, a young doctor and his famous
mother accept the help of a countess.

Wed  Oct 16  05:00A   TCM- Turner Classic Movies

  The Indian Tomb
225 minutes- USA, 1921, BW, Video

Directed by Joe May and starring
Conrad Veidt, Olaf Fouss, Mia May

Silent. In India, a jealous maharajah plots revenge against the
British officer who captured his wife's heart.

Mon  Oct 28  01:30A   TCM- Turner Classic Movies

   The Thief of Bagdad
115 minutes- England, 1940, Video

Directed by Ludwig Berger & Michael Powell and starring
Sabu, John Justin, June Duprez
Conrad Veidt, Rex Ingram, Miles Malleson
Mary Morris, Hay Petrie, Allan Jeayes, Morton Selten

Based on the fable about a lowly thief who helps a deposed prince
regain his throne and win the hand of a princess.

Mon  Oct  7  06:35A   FLIX- Flix Movie Channel
Tue  Oct 15  11:00A   FLIX- Flix Movie Channel
Wed  Oct 16  04:45A   FLIX- Flix Movie Channel
Wed  Oct 23  07:30A   FLIX- Flix Movie Channel
Wed  Oct 23  04:30P   FLIX- Flix Movie Channel

In a message dated 9/25/02 9:27:29 AM, harlowgold@... writes:

>Mon  Oct 28  01:30A   TCM- Turner Classic Movies
>
>  The Thief of Bagdad

BTW, The Thief of Bagdad is going to be released on DVD on December 3.

  -- Paula

Oh yes!!!!!  My favorite!  I've been waiting for that.  Sweet!  I've
looked at the cheapo Hong Kong DVD's of it on EBAY and pondered
buying it from there but I'm sure glad I waited.  Yippee skippee!

Lisa

>
> BTW, The Thief of Bagdad is going to be released on DVD on December
3.
>
>  -- Paula

Finally watched my new Waxworks DVD.  While a great, great improvement on
that horrible old VHS tape, it's not quite sheer perfection.  Whoever was in
charge of mastering this for DVD went nuts with the tinting -- the blue for
nighttime scenes and red for interiors are practically psychedelic, and they
eliminate a lot of contrast.  I had to fiddle quite a bit with the TV's
settings to get the color down to a manageable level and to re-establish as
much contrast as could be done.  In fact, at one point I just dialed out the
color entirely and watched it for a while in black and white. ;)

The most interesting segment natch is the one with Connie as the mad Ivan the
Terrible.  What a performance!  And he looks splendid in his heavy Russian
robes.

  -- Paula

I don't have any info about the tinting, other than this Waxworks is
definitely tinted. Overly tinted, IMHO :)

But to make it clear, this was NOT a broadcast on television; it's a DVD.
You can purchase it as one of the DVDs in the new Kino German Horror
Collection box set or as a separate title.

If you are in Europe and have a modified DVD player that plays Region 1
(North America), then you should be able to buy this and watch it.

  -- Paula

The producers of this important new film undertaking encouraged me to
share this with you.  Warm greetings, friends . . .

----- Forwarded by Jim Rathlesberger/Podiatric Medicine/DCANotes on
10/18/02 11:56 AM -----

                     David Rasmussen
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<jim_rathlesberger@...>
                     tures.com>                    cc:     Jacque Rose
<jrose@...>
                                                   Subject:     "The Will to
Resist" . . .
                     10/18/02 11:50 AM






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watched COBRA with valentino last night - i really like watching
valentino's movies.  are there any other valentino fans on our little
veidt list here?

lisa

In a message dated 11/4/02 3:02:51 PM, harlowgold@... writes:

>watched COBRA with valentino last night - i really like watching
>valentino's movies.  are there any other valentino fans on our little
>veidt list here?
>
I like Rudy. :)  I've got Cobra, Blood and Sand, The Sheik and Son of the
Shiek, The Eagle, and probably something else I'm forgetting.  My favorite is
The Eagle. :)

  -- Paula